LeMoyne D. (Pfeffer) Shier

Wednesday

Jul 17, 2013 at 9:09 AMJul 17, 2013 at 9:10 AM

LeMoyne D. (Pfeffer) Shier, age 83, of Palmyra passed away at the Hospice of Lenawee Home on Monday, July 15, 2013.

LeMoyne was born on July 21, 1929, in Detroit, to Arthur A. and Helen L. (Veit) Pfeffer. She married Milton Shier on April 20, 1968, at the Deerfield Methodist Church. They resided in Adrian and Deerfield during their married life. Milton preceded her in death March 24, 1998.

LeMoyne graduated from Deerfield High School, attended County Normal and Siena Heights College, where she received her teaching degree. She taught in many of the country schools in Lenawee and Monroe counties, finishing her teaching years at Bedford. She was the church organist for 50 years as a member of the Deerfield Methodist Church. LeMoyne was a member of Eastern Star, Blue Lodge and Commandery, where she had many friends.

She is survived by four nieces and nephews, Karen (Donald) Spiegel of Palmyra, Mary (David) Fischer of Blissfield, Dennis Pfeffer of Adrian and Stephen (Bonnie) Pfeffer of Brooklyn; and many great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, LeMoyne was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Darl Arthur Pfeffer and his wife, Gertrude (Welker) Pfeffer; and a niece, Janet Hall-Baker.

Funeral services for LeMoyne will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the Deerfield United Methodist Church, with Pastor Sam Pooley officiating. Burial will follow at Deerfield Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday before the service from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes will be available at the church. Online condolences to the family are welcomed at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

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